Toddlers & Babies Groups

Welcome to Toddlers

For children aged 1-3yrs (walking to nursery age)

Our toddler session comprises of ‘free ’play time, incorporating refreshments for parents/carers and a healthy snack for the toddlers. We close with action songs/rhyme time and prayer. Children are offered a craft activity to do in the session or to take home. A small fee of £12 per term is charged per family. We currently meet during Hertfordshire term time only on:

Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 10:00am - 11:30am

Welcome to Babies

Our Baby Group offers a chance for parents/carers with babies, of any age until they are confidently walking, to meet and chat with others in a comfortable, supportive environment over a tea, coffee and cake. Each session finishes with a few action rhymes and a short prayer. A small fee of £12 per term is charged per family. We currently meet during Hertfordshire term times only on:

Mondays 10:30am - 11:30am

How to apply for Toddlers and Babies

If you wish to apply for TODDLERS or BABIES please click on the “Registration Form” button below. (NB: This needs to be submitted by a parent or legal guardian).

Where do we meet?

All groups meet in our ancillary building, ‘The Bridge’.

Parking is available in the main church car park. Wheelchair or buggy access is via the ramped walkway leading from the car park, (at the top of the drive) to the lower door adjacent to Quickley Lane.

Dad’s Fun Mornings

These Saturday morning toddler sessions are an opportunity for dads/carers and their toddler/s to get to know other families in our community and have some fun with their toddler/s!

Each session comprises of ‘free ’play time, incorporating a craft activity and refreshments of bacon sandwiches and a healthy snack for the children. The session closes with a song and action rhyme time, incorporating a story and finishing with a prayer. There is no fee and no need to book for Dad’s Fun Morning. We meet in our ancillary building, ‘The Bridge’.

Older siblings that can cope with our toddler set up are most welcome.

Upcoming Events..

Saturday 2nd November - Babies Family Morning - 10:30-11:30am @ The Bridge

Saturday 9th November - Dads Fun Morning - 10-12pm @ The Bridge

Sunday 17th November - Funday Sunday - 10-12pm @ St Andrews Church

Saturday 7th December - Dads Fun Morning - 10-12pm @ The Bridge

Sunday 8th December - Funday Sunday - 10-12pm @ St Andrews Church

Saturday 14th December - Kings Chamber Orchestra Teddy Concert - 2pm @ St Andrews Church

Wednesday 18th December - Toddler Christmas Service - 10-12pm @ St Andrews

Any questions?

For further information please contact Christine (Wednesday & Friday Toddler Leader) or Alex (Thursday Toddler & Dad’s Fun Morning Leader), or Ruth (Babies Leader) via email at toddlers@st-andrews.org.uk

What parents say about our Toddler group…

  • "It is something to look forward to once a week. There is no stress and no-one judges what we do or say. We get a fantastic cup of tea"

  • "It has been an Oasis for me, thanks."

Meet the Team

  • Ruth Daborn

    Babies Group Leader

  • Alex Horlock

    Toddlers & Families Leader

  • Christine Freeman

    Toddlers Group Leader